All Football Talents Are Mine Chapter 23

023. Genius and the glory of the championship trophy (2)

August was good.

The weather was cool, hovering around 20 degrees and there was almost no rain.

As the sunny days continued, Sao Paulo FC U13’s cruise continued.

They achieved 4 consecutive wins and succeeded in regaining 3rd place in the league, increasing their chances of securing a ticket to the playoffs.

This was the result of the debut of a dark horse named Woo Ho-young.

Hoyoung, who recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in the match against CA Paulistano, solidified his position as a starting player by scoring 5 goals in a row in 3 games.

There were opinions that Hoyoung may have been left rotting at the training ground for too long, but Carlos dared to confirm that now was the best time.

This is because the team members, who have been playing the league since February, needed a boost of energy.

In fact, Hoyoung became that kind of person.

He energized me both on the pitch and at the training ground, and despite his young age, he helped lead the team like his eldest brother.

Sao Paulo FC U13’s winning streak continued into September.

Hoyoung scored five goals in three consecutive games and scored multiple goals in the last 30 rounds.

To summarize, a total of 8 games, 13 goals and 3 assists.

He was a major contributor to leading the well-known team to second place in the league.

There could be no disagreement.

This is because not only did he score a goal, but the content of the game was also excellent.

Thanks to this, the team ranked second and advanced to the playoffs.

They were scheduled to face the winner of the semi-playoff match between 3rd and 4th place in the future.

If they win there, they will advance to the Campeonato Paulista Championship.

And in the championship match, SC Corinthians, who finished the league in first place, awaits.

In other words, there were two steps left to lift the league championship cup.

Late September.

A three-day rest period was given before starting playoff preparation and special training.

As it was his first time enjoying rest, Hoyoung made the most of every minute.

First, I woke up early in the morning and took the living room sofa.

The next thing I did was watch the 2003-04 Premier League and enjoy the process of Arsenal achieving an undefeated win.

“Key. As expected, King is different.”

Arsenal.

Even if it was a dog day or a dog house, he was the king who dominated the EPL at this time.

Even though it was early in the season, Henry had already scored eight goals.

‘then. ‘This is Arsenal!’

There was a time when he was a fan of Arsenal, but he resented their manager, Arsene Wenger, and quit fanning.

However, King was still Hoyoung’s idol.

Thierry Henry.

I wanted to be like him in terms of soccer skills.

I wanted to meet him as soon as possible.

so that.

Jump up!

Hoyoung suddenly got up from the sofa.

“It’s a surprise! Where?”

Monica, who was watching soccer next to me, asked.

Hoyoung answered indifferently.

“Where are you?”

Hoyoung, who finished his three-day vacation in half a day, arrived at the Bahafunda training ground.

I felt like if I rested as if I would forget my soccer sense that I had developed so much, I would end up with a thorn in my butt.

Such was Hoyoung’s temperament.

Even before I returned to the past, I would always go outside and kick a ball on my days off from my part-time job.

Static rest did not suit Hoyoung well.

Fortunately, I was able to freely use the U13 training center at any time.

“Aren’t you overdoing it?”

“You’re still fresh. “You have to work hard while you can!”

“It’s really unusual.”

These were the words of Emily, whom I met in the lobby.

That’s because Hoyoung was almost the only kid in the U13s who trained so persistently.

“Oh, and have some of this.”

“What is this?”

What Hoyoung gave me were roasted chestnuts wrapped in silver foil, which were part of what I had bought along with the lunch box earlier.

The price was very cheap and I always liked it, so I had a habit of carrying it around all the time.

“Hoyoung has a nice personality.”

“Huh. “Then I’ll go!”

“Okay, work hard.”

After Hoyoung left, Emily also returned to the desk, forgetting the roasted chestnuts.

It was right then.

“Captain?”

“Oh, Emily.”

The person I met in the hallway was the general manager of Sao Paulo FC with impressive curly hair.

For security reasons, the Bahafunda training ground does not use the annex because the training facilities for first-team players are separate from the main building.

Also, the office was located outside and independent, so the director rarely came in and out of the office.

“By the way, Captain, what is going on here?”

“I stopped by the main building and am crossing to the office. What is this? “Roasted chestnuts?”

“A kid named Hoyoung from U13 gave it to me.”

“As expected, it’s popular~ Then I’m one too.”

The handsome man continued speaking as he ate Emily’s roasted chestnuts.

“But isn’t U13 a warm-up period?”

“that’s right. “That kid is just special.”

“Wait a minute, your name is Hoyoung? “I think I saw it at first glance in the power report.”

“You will. “I heard you’re very good at it.”

“okay? I’ll have to take a look when I get to the championship. Well then, good work~.”

Looking a bit like a man, he left the building and headed to the manager’s office.

Hoyoung, who had just arrived at the U13 training center, started by warming up as always.

“Hut two three four!”

It’s already been two months since I debuted in the league.

Once I had a certain level of basic skills, I felt like my skills were improving.

And over the past eight games, I’ve met some good prospects and have gotten a lot of help in developing my talent.

He achieved a ‘pretty sharp 2-on-1 pass (C-)’ and especially developed the rhythmic flexibility and dazzling footwork that many Brazilians have.

As a result, many changes occurred in Hoyoung’s talent.

[Woo Ho-young]

Talents

-Soccer prodigy (B+2)

-Chaminator’s hitting and running (U) -Fast

legs as fast as a Lamborghini (A+)

-Ball cutting in an instant (B+)

-Widely open growth plate (B+)

-Quite flashy Foot dexterity (C+2)

– Rhythmic flexibility (C+2)

– Quite heavy mid-distance shot (C+)

– Healthman’s solid muscles (C+)

– Stylish free kick (C+)

– Delicate ball touch sense (C+)

– Compliant Ball blocking (C+)

– Knife-like ball distribution (C)

– Quite sharp 2-on-1 passing (C-)

And there was something I found out here.

For example, (C+)+(C+)=(C+2), but

(C+2)+(C+)=(C+3) is not.

Just one was not enough to advance from the second to the third.

‘I guess I’ll have to try one more to find out.’

But there was something else that was urgent right now.

‘More than 30 mid-distance goals.’

Later, in order to bring about Cha Bum-gon’s L-level talent, he had to shoot many mid-range shots of 30 meters or more.

It may be 30 meters, but for young people, it is a distance of a thousand miles.

“Whatever I have to do, I have to do it.”

All you can do is try!

Over the past few months, in addition to basic training, I have been concentrating on free kick training and mid-distance shooting training in my spare time.

It was the same today.

Cough!

An hour has passed.

Phew!

Two hours passed.

Bang!

It was around the time when my leg muscles were gradually getting tired.

[Quite a heavy mid-range shot (C+2)↑]

“Oh!”

It finally went up.

I didn’t know that training alone could strengthen me without coveting talent, but it was a spectacular success.

‘It’s definitely effective because I train intensively!’

If the pre-season after October was used well, it seemed like the talents they had could quickly be promoted to a higher level.

But until then, the priority was to focus on the playoffs.

September 27th.

A semi-playoff match was held between CA Paulistano, 3rd in the league, and SE Palmeiras, 4th in the league.

There was no separate battle between spear and shield.

CA Paulistano succeeded in blocking SE Palmeiras’ fierce attack, led by Fabinho, and won 1-0 after a close match.

However, that shield was in danger of being broken a week later in the game against Sao Paulo FC.

Playoff game on October 4th.

After the referee blew the whistle, Sao Paulo FC launched a fierce attack, capitalizing on Hoyoung’s breakthrough ability.

“Stop it! Line down!”

“Stop it from behind!”

Paulistano’s players shouted at the top of their lungs and refined their defense.

They used five midfielders in midfield and played high-pressure soccer.

The goal was to prevent the ball from being delivered to Hoyoung as much as possible.

When the pressure from the midfield was overcome, the team came up with the next best strategy of lowering the defensive line and playing cooperative defense.

He was well aware of Hoyoung’s incredible breakthrough ability, so he focused all his attention on defense.

The proof was that the defensive formation was much tighter than last time.

But this side also developed.

Sao Paulo FC.

The offensive line of Hoyoung and Douglas, whose teamwork had improved compared to before, was at a higher level of perfection.

“ah!”

When Hoyoung, who received a short pass from the side, attempted to break through with his brilliant footwork, the opposing defender groaned.

It was already too late to feel sorry.

Hoyoung, who had already penetrated the defensive line, forced open the space with a monster hit and run.

“cover!”

“hey! stick!”

However, Paulistano did not suffer like the last time.

Because we’ve done a lot of training to prepare for situations like this.

As if they had predicted it for a moment, the two last defenders rushed at Hoyoung.

Since he was far ahead of Hoyoung, all he had to do was block the path.

That was the mission given to those two.

But there was one thing they overlooked.

Just a difference in level.

Why can’t the best defenders stop Ronaldo’s breakthrough even when they know about it?

Why is it that even though we can clearly see Kaka’s light-speed sprint, we pass through it?

It was simple.

This is because their breakthrough is so fast that the body cannot react even if it knows or sees it.

Hoyoung at U13 was at that level.

fault.

Hoyoung momentarily hit the ball long and stretched it out.

And ran.

Then the space opened up and I ran like crazy and before I knew it, I was in front of the goal.

The defenders who had rushed in front were already behind them.

It was a sprint performed only at important moments to avoid putting strain on the knees.

However, because the opposing goalkeeper, who was well trained, came out in advance, it did not result in a goal.

However, Hoyoung’s breakthrough turned the game around.

Although no one showed it, Paulistano’s defense lost all momentum and from that point on, they had to play the game on the move.

The defenders, including Fabinho, were all of one mind.

I was so angry that I didn’t know how to catch a madman running wild like that.

Hoyoung’s mid-range shot was too troublesome to lower the line to prevent a breakthrough, so it was not possible.

I had no confidence in stopping it.

Beep!

The game ended in Sao Paulo FC’s victory thanks to Hoyoung’s multiple goals in the second half.

Sao Paulo FC, led by Hoyoung, advanced to the Campeonato Paulista Championship.

However, despite the joy, concern appeared on Director Carlos’ face for a moment.

Although we crossed the 9th ridge, the altitude was too high.

It felt like the only step left to win was very far away.

The final opponent, SC Corinthians, was that strong of a team.

Above all, there was one exceptional prospect who could influence the game.

‘When I get home, I’ll have to look into the information on Alexander first.’

Brazil’s current top prospect who will be called the next Pele in the future.

Alexandre Pato.

I had to defeat the boy with genius talent.